A major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency following the collapseLIVE: Officials give update amid search, rescue mission after Baltimore bridge collapseA container ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday after losing propulsion, causing a "catastrophic collapse," sending vehicles and people into the water, officials in Maryland said.
Multiple vehicles plunged from the bridge at the time of the collapse, the Baltimore City Fire Department said. Divers were searching for at least seven people in the water, the department said. Emergency responders were searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water, Cartwright said, though he said it's too early to know how many people were affected. He called the collapse a "developing mass casualty event."Helicopter video shows the aftermath of a Baltimore bridge collapse after being hit by a ship.
The 948-foot container ship Dali, a Singapore-flagged vessel owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd, struck the bridge at about 1:30 a.m., according to a ship-tracking company. The bridge, which is part of Interstate 695, opened in 1977 and crosses the Patapsco River in Baltimore's harbor. It is a vital artery, that along with the Port of Baltimore, is a hub for shipping on the East Coast.Last year, more than 12 million cars traversed over the bridge, according to ABC News.
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